I have enjoyed digging my hands into clay since early mud fights with my twin sister and our friends. Now, my primary clay interest is the human face and figure. In them, I strive to find and reveal hidden truths of the human spirit.
Much of my work reflects the enigmas of the feminine, qualities of women that are often hidden or misunderstood.
My sculpture also often reflects my deep Southern roots and fascination with our complicated history. One such piece of work, "Southern Boundaries #2," was [
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I have enjoyed digging my hands into clay since early mud fights with my twin sister and our friends. Now, my primary clay interest is the human face and figure. In them, I strive to find and reveal hidden truths of the human spirit.
Much of my work reflects the enigmas of the feminine, qualities of women that are often hidden or misunderstood.
My sculpture also often reflects my deep Southern roots and fascination with our complicated history. One such piece of work, "Southern Boundaries #2," was accepted into Durham Art Guild’s 2006 Juried Show.
In my sculpture, I use a variety of clay, from earthenware to stoneware to porcelain. Multiple finishes, including glazes, underglazes, paint, ink and lustres, provide color and additional texture to my pieces. Some sculptures are also adorned with other types of media, such as wire, handmade paper and interesting found objects.
In early 2006, I discovered Precious Metal Clay and saw it as a natural extension of my work with clay. I then began making fine silver jewelry from PMC. I consider each piece of jewelry to be a small sculpture with its own nature and beauty.
Precious Metal Clay is composed of silver particles, an organic plant-based binder and water. It feels and acts much like clay. Once jewelry is fashioned from PMC, it is fired to about 1500 degrees in a small kiln. The binder burns out and the silver particles fuse. Unlike sterling silver, the final result is 99.9% pure silver, with its own uniquely beautiful sheen.
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